| July 25, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Network-safety lessons
Businesses can learn much from a recent "hijacking" of the San Francisco government's new wide-area network, allegedly by a disgruntled administrator. PC Magazine
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- Business owners work harder in bitter economy
Business is getting weaker and new customers harder to find, according to a recent survey. As a result, small-business owners are working extra hours and watching sales, cash flow and inventory more closely. Inc.com
(7/21)
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- Column: Economy is far from a depression
Calling the current economic crisis a depression would be overkill, Robert J. Samuelson writes in a Newsweek commentary. The Great Depression of the 1930s was a social and economic breakdown. "The use of 'depression' to describe the economy is a case of rhetorical overkill that speaks volumes about today's widespread pessimism and anxiety," he said. Newsweek
(7/23)
- Vizio preps new high-end TV line for fall
With TV competitors such as Sony and Samsung making moves in the lower-priced segments of the market, Vizio announced it would roll out a new line of high-end products this fall. The new Extreme Vizio Technology line of flat-panel LCD TVs includes what Vizio is calling "Smooth Motion Video," a new motion-estimation and motion-compensation technology. TWICE
(7/21)
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Automation creates need for e-commerce insurance
Where would you be if a virus caused your computer network to crash, or if an artificially generated electric current damaged your material handling equipment? Would the expense be out of pocket if one of your salespeople had a laptop stolen? The Hartford offers low-cost solutions for some exposures that could be high-tech nightmares. Learn more here.
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Critical tool for financial success in tough times
In today's tough economic climate, it's vital that your employees understand the realities of how the finances of your business work. That's where the Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success comes in. It's your complete employee training tool. It shows you how to transition employees at every level to financial management thinking. Buy multiple copies for everyone on your staff.
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